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Bijal H. Patel, MD

About Bijal H. Patel, MD

Titles

Attending Physician

Leadership and Memberships

2022-present, National American Epilepsy Society
2019-present, National Child Neurology Society
2013-present, National American Academy of Neurology

Education & training

Undergraduate Degree

BA in Cell Biology and Neuroscience - Rutgers State University, New Brunswick, NJ

Medical Degree

MD - Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Child Neurology - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Clinical Neurophysiology/EEG - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Bethesda, MD
Clinical Epilepsy - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Bethesda, MD

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2021

Melikishvili A., Patel B., Hasbani D., Carvalho, K.: A Case Report of Myelopathy Following Heroin Overdose in a Child. Child Neurol Open Page: doi: 10.1177/2329048X211030757, July 2021.

2016

Alder J., Fujioka W., Giarratana A., Wissocki J., Thakkar K., Vuong P., Patel B., Chakraborty T., Elsabeh R., Parikh A., Girn H.S., Crockett D., & Thakker-Varia S.: Genetic and pharmacological intervention of the p75NTR pathway alters morphological and behavioral recovery following traumatic brain injury in mice. Brain Inj. 30(1): 48-65, November 2016.

 

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2023

Kilgore-Gomez A., Patel B., Hayday, E., Wu T., Theodore W., Inati S.: Investigating dual pathology: The prevalence of hippocampal volume loss in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. NIH 2023 Notes: Poster Presentation.

Patient experience rating

(based on 131 submissions)

  • Provider listened carefully
    4.9 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.8 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.8 of 5
Learn about the patient experience rating system

Comments

  • Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor.

    5 of 5
    Aug 26, 2026
  • Dr. Patel is great she is informative and empathetic.

    5 of 5
    Aug 06, 2026
  • Dr. Patel was absolutely exceptional. She was incredibly thorough, compassionate, and wonderful with my son. She took the time to listen, explained everything clearly, and made us feel genuinely heard and supported. It is rare to find a physician who combines such expertise with such kindness, and we left feeling hopeful for the first time in weeks. We are truly grateful for the outstanding care she provided.

    5 of 5
    Jul 30, 2026
  • Excellent provider

    5 of 5
    Jun 26, 2026
  • Dr. Patel is always very kind and thorough during our appointments. She answers questions thoughtfully and in a way that makes sense for us to understand.

    5 of 5
    Jun 05, 2026
  • Dr. Patel was amazing. She was so patient with us answering all our questions and ensuring we were ready for the next steps with our daughter. I cannot thank her enough for being a calm, considerate, and thoughtful voice as we navigate this challenge.

    5 of 5
    Jun 02, 2026
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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